A MAN has been charged with various offences in South Woodham Ferrers related to shop lifting.

Paul Spanswick, 45, of Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, was arrested by officers from the Chelmsford and Maldon Community Policing Team on Saturday May 21.

He was subsequently charged with ten offences of thefts from shop and one count of assault.

The offences took place in South Woodham Ferrers between March 17 and May 17 from stores including Asda and Spar.

Spanswick appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Monday May 23, and was remanded in custody until an appearance at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 26.